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On base three times Murphy went 2-for-3 with a run, two RBI and a walk in Sunday's 10-4 win over Arizona.

Impact Murphy hit a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning, singled in the seventh, walked in the ninth and brought home a run before scoring on an 11th-inning single. The backstop snapped an 0-for-9 stretch with his first multi-hit outing since Aug. 24, though he continues to share catching duties.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seager's double keys 11th inning rally, Mariners top D-backs

Kyle Seager hit a go-ahead, two-RBI double to spark an 11th inning rally and lift the Seattle Mariners over the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-4 on Sunday to complete the three-game serie...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Draws start versus righty Murphy will start at catcher and bat ninth Wednesday against the Astros.

Impact The right-handed-hitting Murphy typically sees most of his opportunities against left-handed pitching these days, but he'll draw a start behind the dish with a right-hander (Jake Odorizzi) on the mound for Houston. Neither Murphy nor top backstop Cal Raleigh found much success at the plate in August; Murphy compiled a .589 OPS while striking out in 42.2 percent of his plate appearances, while Raleigh delivered a .467 OPS and struck out 34.8 percent of the time.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Torrens' 2-run single helps Seattle sweep stumbling A's

Luis Torrens hit a tiebreaking two-run single, Chris Flexen pitched neatly into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners swept a quick two-game series against the Oakland Athlet...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Launches ninth homer Murphy went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a strikeout in a 3-2 win against the Blue Jays on Friday.

Impact Murphy deposited a 1-2 offering from Robbie Ray over the left field fence to give the Mariners an early 2-0 lead. It was the backstop's first long ball since July 22 and he's now 4-for-17 in six August games with a .205/.294/.380 slash line this season.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners draw bases-loaded walk in 9th, beat Blue Jays 3-2

Jarred Kelenic drew a bases-loaded walk in the ninth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 for their third straight win

AUGUST 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Rangers rally twice over Mariners, snap 14-game road skid

Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Yonny Hernandez each hit an RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Texas Rangers snapped a 14-game road losing streak with a 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariner...

AUGUST 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Heim's second 2-run HR in 10th lifts Rangers over Mariners

Jonah Heim hit his second two-run homer of the game in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Texas Rangers a 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Two hits in Sunday's win Murphy went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles, a walk and an RBI in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Athletics.

Impact Murphy finished off the Mariners' four-run third inning with a Texas Leaguer that fell in just in front of a diving Ramon Laureano for an RBI single. The 30-year-old backstop was productive in both of his starts during the series with Oakland, as he also mashed his eighth home run of the season Thursday. Rookie Cal Raleigh still appears to top the depth chart at catcher ahead of Murphy, who likely can't be counted on to receive more than two or three starts per week.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners pull closer in wild card race, hold off A's 4-3

Kyle Seager had a key two-out, two-run single as part of Seattle’s four-run third inning, Marco Gonzales won his second straight decision, and the Mariners inched closer in the Ame...

JULY 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Slugs eighth homer in loss Murphy went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in a loss to the Athletics on Thursday.

Impact Murphy's 394-foot shot to left field in the seventh inning resulted in the only run for the Mariners on a night when the Athletics' Sean Manaea rang up a career-high 13 strikeouts over seven innings. The veteran backstop owns an abysmal .197/.281/.376 slash line for the season, but at least 15 of his 37 hits have gone for extra bases (seven doubles, eight home runs).

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Manaea fans career-best 13, Oakland tops Seattle 4-1

Sean Manaea struck out a career-high 13 in seven strong innings, Ramón Laureano drove in a pair of runs, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners in the opener of a 10-g...

JULY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Losing work at catcher, DH Murphy will start at catcher and bat sixth Sunday against the Angels.

Impact Though he'll join the lineup for the series finale, Murphy appears to be behind Cal Raleigh in the pecking order for reps at catcher and behind Luis Torrens at designated hitter. Murphy, who owns an underwhelming .638 OPS on the season, is starting for only the second time in six games.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carrles offense in loss Murphy went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in a loss to the Yankees on Wednesday.

Impact The backstop was responsible for nearly all of the Mariners' offensive output in the loss, notching two of the team's three hits and driving in three of its four runs. He knocked a three-run homer off Domingo German in the sixth inning that brought Seattle within a run. The long ball was his first since June 1 and pushed his season totals to seven homers and 19 RBI.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Judge hits 20th homer as Yankees hold off Mariners 5-4

Aaron Judge capped New York’s early offensive outburst against Seattle All-Star Yusei Kikuchi with his 20th home run of the season, and the Yankees held on for a 5-4 win over the M...

JULY 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Mariners continue surge as Flexen shuts down Rangers 4-1

Chris Flexen allowed one run in six innings, Luis Torrens homered for the seventh time in his past 13 games and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 4-1

JULY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

In lineup for third straight game Murphy will serve as the Mariners' designated hitter and bat seventh Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Impact After going 2-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's 9-3 loss, Murphy will stick in the lineup for the third game in a row, but he had started in just four of the Mariners' nine contests prior to Sunday. Murphy appears to have at least temporarily moved behind Luis Torrens on the depth chart at catcher, though Murphy should still pick up a handful of starts per week.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Semien, Bichette power Blue Jays to 9-3 win over Mariners

Marcus Semien homered and drove in five runs, Bo Bichette hit a three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 9-3

JUNE 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Not in Saturday's lineup Murphy isn't starting Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Murphy went 1-for-4 with a double, a hit by pitch, two runs and two strikeouts Friday, but he continues to alternate starts behind the plate. Luis Torrens will start at catcher and bat seventh.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Murphy isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Murphy went 1-for-3 with a run and a strikeout Tuesday, but he continues to alternate starts behind the plate. Luis Torrens will start at catcher and bat sixth.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Sunday Murphy is out of the lineup Sunday against Tampa Bay.

Impact Murphy is 3-for-19 with five walks and eight strikeouts over his past six games and will receive the day off for the series finale. Luis Torrens will work behind the plate in his place.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Crawford's slam, 10th-inning run lifts Mariners past Rays

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Back on bench Friday Murphy is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Rays.

Impact Murphy got a breather Wednesday before returning to the lineup for Thursday's series opener. He'll rest his legs once again Friday, with Luis Torrens set to catch Yusei Kikuchi.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Murphy is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Twins, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Impact Murphy started the past two games behind the plate and will receive the day off Wednesday. Jose Godoy will catch for Justus Sheffield and bat ninth.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in big win Murphy went 0-for-2 with a run-scoring sacrifice fly, two walks and a run in a in over the Twins on Tuesday.

Impact Multiple teammates stole the headlines with big extra-base hits, but Murphy also enjoyed some rare success at the plate in less spectacular fashion. The veteran backstop's season line still sits at a dismal .178/.250/.364, yet 12 of his 23 hits have gone for extra bases (six doubles, six home runs) and he's now reached safely in seven straight games.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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